DESCRIPTION: ABAMXH1500B (A*B Arms MOD*X Modular Rifle System)
American Built Arms Company presents the MOD*X GEN III Modular Rifle System™ designed and engineered for military, law enforcement, and hunting enthusiasts. The A*B Arms MOD*X GEN III Modular Rifle System™ is a lightweight (3 lbs. 2 oz.), ergonomic, drop-in chassis designed for the Howa Model 1500 Short Action. It serves as a modular foundation on which tactical accessories can be added according to the operator’s needs.
Specifications:
- Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.
- Bolt Action – Right Hand
- Aluminum design, hard coat anodized to Mil-Spec Type III
- Easy to assemble, drop-in design
- O MOA scope rail included
- Multi-point radial cut inlet which allows barreled action to sit stress-free for utmost accuracy (no V-block)
- Lightweight, 11.5” free-floating modular forearm
- Forearm has multiple locations to accept M-LOK accessories
- Will accommodate barrels as thick as the action
- Comes standard with A*B Arms Fixed-Adjustable™ Urban Sniper Stock™ and the A*B Arms SBR P*Grip™
- Designed to accept any AR-style butt stock and pistol grip
- Uses AICS-style MDT magazines (Magazine NOT included)
- Length of Pull adjustability of 10.62” to 15.69”
- Trigger well will accept all after-market trigger systems
- Will accept barrel lugs up to 1.21” wide and .30” thick
- Integrated push-button magazine release located at the front of the trigger guard
- Weight: 3 lbs. 3 oz.
Josh W –
I bought my AB arms mod x chassis a few weeks back for a howa 1500 i had as a budget .308 build. It definitely punches above its weight class as far as quality goes. I certainly do love how easy it is to put together, it took me all of 10 minutes after watching the video. After putting about 250 rounds through it I’ve got a couple of things that I can see improvement on.
The urban sniper stock feels as solid as magpul polymer furniture and has a lot of adjustment. One thing to note is if you’re using a scope with a 56mm objective lens, ensure to use high scope rings. I believe mine are about 1.92inchs. This does make it necessary to adjust the cheek riser up pretty high which it can do no problem. I also really like having a 1913 picatinny rail on the bottom as I really like having a monopod sometimes as opposed to a sandbag. It’s mounted on a buffer tube as well so if you’d rather run a different style stock, there are plenty of options out there.
There is some slight wobble because of the single screw design it has. As much as I like having quick, on the go adjustability I guess I find it kind of unnecessary after I’ve got it adjusted. Keep in mind that this screw juts out on the right side of the rifle so lefty shooters might have some trouble with their cheek weld. I think I would’ve preferred a more sturdy cheek pad with more than just one screw to hold it together but it’s not terrible as it is. Also, just as a side note, get a recoil pad, I honestly think it’s probably worth it since I do find my collarbone right up against the stock.
I will say I am not a fan of the pistol grip. After shooting my first 40 rounds, I immediately replaced it. Despite it feeling very sturdy and lightweight, I don’t find it ergonomic fitting my hand in the slightest. In fact, I find it very uncomfortable, luckily it’s pretty inexpensive to pick up another one and since it uses AR style pistol grips it’s an easy fix.
The meat and bones of the chassis is really where it shines the most. It’s an all metal construction. It’s the aluminum frame itself is absolutely solid as a rock. There is absolutely no wobble and i’ve found zero deflection from loading the bipod because of it’s design. Yeah, she’s a little heavy with the bull barrel as compared to her previous stock but the quality of the construction is pristine. The design of the magwell i find especially ingenious. I really like how I can insert my magazines from the prone position very easily which isn’t a feature on some other chassis systems I’ve used. There is a little bit of rattling in the MDT brand AICS 10 round metal/polymer magazines that Ive been using but there hasn’t been a single problem feeding.
Overall, I genuinely think this is the best bang for your buck chassis system out there. I don’t think you’ll find something at this price range that’s as feature pact or solid. I wouldn’t say it’s perfect for me as is, but I would say it’s definitely better than good.
Willis –
Love it on my Remington 700. Complete change from the basic gun. Has every tactical look you can want. Had it for the past 3 years and no problems. Boys love taking it hunting. Great feel. Perfect in every way: thanks for the great build. Definitely recommended for anyone. Great price
Harvey Madison –
I bought my Mod X Gen III about a year-and-a-half ago, and it’s been nothing but fantastic.
Putting my Howa 1500 into a MOD X is the best upgrade I’ve ever made to a firearm. The lightweight chassis and ample spaces for magpul furniture have allowed me to build out the exact system I need. Also, with the solid mount for my glass, I’m driving tacks at 500 meters, and look forward to extending that to beyond 1,000 next time I head out to the ranch. Pistol grips are a very personal thing, and what one shooter likes, another detests. That being said, I actually like the grip fine (and I wasn’t expecting to).
Installing my Howa into the MOD X was easier than installing a drop in trigger group. I think it took me all of 15 minutes. I also appreciate the how-to video from the ABArms guys showing how to get it done easily (especially sharing the ft/lbs torque info). Great job guys!